Q. i'm not sure if he's turning 7, 8 or 9 but I don't know anything about him and I need to get him a birthday gift. Any suggestions? Please do not suggest computer or video games cause I don't think he uses that kinda stuff. Thanks in advance 10 points for best answer, don't forget!
A. Legos, transformers, k-nex, board games, etc.
What would be the best starter telescope for a 10 year old boy?
Q. Christmas gift suggestion needed.
A. For a 10-year-old I would recommend binoculars instead of a telescope, as a telescope presents too many challenges for a child that age without a lot of knowledgeable adult help. A 7x35 or 8x40 binocular would have many uses beyond astronomy. When I was 10, my dad's 6x30 binoculars were one of my favourite toys:
http://www.telescope.com/control/binoculars/waterproof-binoculars/orion-8x40-worldview-waterproof-binoculars
If it must be a telescope, the Orion FunScope is probably the most kid-friendly telescope around:
http://www.telescope.com/control/telescopes/mini-dobsonian-telescopes/funscope-76mm-reflector-telescope
This larger version is better in many ways:
http://www.telescope.com/control/product/~product_id=09541/~pcategory=telescopes/~category_id=recommendedkids
Here are a few web pages with good information on beginner's telescopes:
http://www.gaherty.ca/tme/TME0702_Buying_a_Telescope.pdf
http://www.scopereviews.com/begin.html
http://observers.org/beginner/j.r.f.beginner.html
For more advanced information, read Phil Harrington's Star Ware, 4th edition (Wiley).
You'll get the greatest value for your money with a Newtonian reflector on a Dobsonian mount, such as these:
http://www.telescope.com/control/category/~category_id=dobsonians/~pcategory=telescopes/~VIEW_INDEX=0/~VIEW_SIZE=1000000
http://www.skywatchertelescope.net/swtinc/product.php?class1=1&class2=106
Buy from a store which specializes in telescopes and astronomy, either locally or online; don't buy from department stores, discount stores or eBay as mostly what they sell is junk. Find your local astronomy club and try out different telescopes at one of their star parties:
http://www.skyandtelescope.com/community/organizations
I strongly recommend that beginners steer clear of astrophotography until they have learned their way around the sky. Astrophotography is by far the most expensive and difficult area of amateur astronomy.
Many people who buy telescopes have no idea how to find interesting things to observe. A good introduction to finding things is NightWatch by Terence Dickinson (Firefly). A more advanced book is Star Watch by Phil Harrington (Wiley).
http://www.telescope.com/control/binoculars/waterproof-binoculars/orion-8x40-worldview-waterproof-binoculars
If it must be a telescope, the Orion FunScope is probably the most kid-friendly telescope around:
http://www.telescope.com/control/telescopes/mini-dobsonian-telescopes/funscope-76mm-reflector-telescope
This larger version is better in many ways:
http://www.telescope.com/control/product/~product_id=09541/~pcategory=telescopes/~category_id=recommendedkids
Here are a few web pages with good information on beginner's telescopes:
http://www.gaherty.ca/tme/TME0702_Buying_a_Telescope.pdf
http://www.scopereviews.com/begin.html
http://observers.org/beginner/j.r.f.beginner.html
For more advanced information, read Phil Harrington's Star Ware, 4th edition (Wiley).
You'll get the greatest value for your money with a Newtonian reflector on a Dobsonian mount, such as these:
http://www.telescope.com/control/category/~category_id=dobsonians/~pcategory=telescopes/~VIEW_INDEX=0/~VIEW_SIZE=1000000
http://www.skywatchertelescope.net/swtinc/product.php?class1=1&class2=106
Buy from a store which specializes in telescopes and astronomy, either locally or online; don't buy from department stores, discount stores or eBay as mostly what they sell is junk. Find your local astronomy club and try out different telescopes at one of their star parties:
http://www.skyandtelescope.com/community/organizations
I strongly recommend that beginners steer clear of astrophotography until they have learned their way around the sky. Astrophotography is by far the most expensive and difficult area of amateur astronomy.
Many people who buy telescopes have no idea how to find interesting things to observe. A good introduction to finding things is NightWatch by Terence Dickinson (Firefly). A more advanced book is Star Watch by Phil Harrington (Wiley).
How am I going to be able to afford Christmas presents for my family this year?
Q. I am a real estate agent. I just barely scrape by every month to pay my bills. Sometimes I have to get my oldest sister to pay a bill for me till I am able to pay her back. Just being able to put gas in my truck and buy groceries every week is a struggle for me. How am I supposed to come up with enough money to buy Christmas presents for my family? They deserve something nice. Any ideas would be appreciated. Have a great day!
A. looks like you've had a tough time this year! im so sorry that it's had an effect on your family.
wal-mart. i mean, really, they have great deals. if you have a young daughter, find a good deal on barbie's or a doll like a barbie. a baby doll is always a good thing. for a boy, get him a whiffle bat and bal set. they are great and not expensive. or look for a cheap remote controlled car. for older girls, maybe if you can afford it, a $10 itunes gift card? look for a cheap mp3 player (this is good for older girls AND boys). teenage girls are the hardest to shop for. boys, well just give them a baseball mitt or something. (you know your kids better than i do.
another idea for presents for young kids, just re wrap something you gave the older kids a long time ago, something that might have been sitting in the basement for a while not getting used. i did this, and my youngest loved it and my oldest didn't even remember it.
wal-mart. i mean, really, they have great deals. if you have a young daughter, find a good deal on barbie's or a doll like a barbie. a baby doll is always a good thing. for a boy, get him a whiffle bat and bal set. they are great and not expensive. or look for a cheap remote controlled car. for older girls, maybe if you can afford it, a $10 itunes gift card? look for a cheap mp3 player (this is good for older girls AND boys). teenage girls are the hardest to shop for. boys, well just give them a baseball mitt or something. (you know your kids better than i do.
another idea for presents for young kids, just re wrap something you gave the older kids a long time ago, something that might have been sitting in the basement for a while not getting used. i did this, and my youngest loved it and my oldest didn't even remember it.
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